I have a 2006 Toyota Tundra. There seems to be a lot of road noise coming from the front wheel/wheels. Don't know if it is from the tires or wheel bearings. Any way to tell the difference? Thanks!
the bad u-joint could have worn out the transmission output, or the differential input. Climb under and inspect it , or have a mechanic look at it.
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How old are your tires? Are they all the same age? Is the noise from all 4 corners or just the front or back?
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probably tires, bearings are usually a distinct sound
i have driven next to buildings with the windows down to try to identify wheel noises lol
I just recently bought the truck and they have cheap made in China tires. Sailun is the brand. I am leaning towards tires also. Thank you for the comment.
Tire noise won't change when you swerve side to side only bearing noise well
Thank you.
A defective wheel bearing.
How did they talk you into a new drive shaft? Knowing Toyota dealers, the one they put in was probably wrong. Take it back and have them fix it at their expense.
I was just happy to get my truck worked on without having to wait 2 weeks. They told me that I needed a universal joint. I forgot the reason he told me that it would be better to replace the entire driveshaft. Something about rust in the joint if it is not pressed in correctly. Anyway the cost for one u-joint was $550 and the entire driveshaft was $1100. So I figured I would never have to fool with it again.
have you been lubing the driveshaft?
Brand new driveshaft.
Ok ... would be helpful if you included stuff like that in your question. Did you replace anything else.?
I see now this has been an ongoing situation with your truck. Merging topics ...
While driving my Tundra there is a lot of road noise. How can I tell if it is wheel bearings or noisy tires? Thanks!
I have a Tundra that has a lot of road noise. When I swerve back and forth it goes away. I had one bearing replaced but that didn't fix the noise. Could it be tire noise? Thanks!
I have a 2006 Tundra. I had the left rear wheel bearing replaced a month ago. The wheel is now making a clicking noise. Any idea what that may be?
Thank you!
I had my driveshaft replaced on my 2006 Tundra. It needed a universal joint replaced but they talked me into putting in a new driveshaft. When I shift into park or sometimes when shifting into drive there is a clanking noise. It wasn't there before I replace the driveshaft. Any ideas on what the problem may be? The work was done by Toyota.
Thank you.
Glad to hear you got it fixed but $550 for a $25 u joint? Holy Moly Rocky! U joints are pressed in only one way. They either fit or they don't. Another dealership dishonesty exposed.
Hi. This is sort of a follow up to the question I had asked about a clanking noise when I shift into park from drive. It is a 2006 tundra. It has a new driveshaft. When it does make the clicking noise I will get a up underneath the truck and try to twist the driveshaft there is a little play in it. This isn’t always the case though. I can go a couple days without hearing the noise. Could it be something with the rear end? If you read this Scotty I am about three hours west of you. I would like to bring it to you to look at.
Check you drive shaft u joints for play.
It is a brand new driveshaft. There is play in it once in a while but it’s the whole drive shaft and where it connects to the rear end that moves also. It doesn’t happen all the time though. I hope this makes sense.
If there is play in a new drive shaft at the connection to the rear differential, the pinion bearing may be worn out. Has the rear differential gear oil been changed on a regular basis?
I don't know if it has been changed. I bought it used 9 months ago. If it is a pinion gear, is it a big job to fix it? Thanks!
Yes. If there is a lot of play between the ring and pinion gear, the differential needs to be disassembled so the lash and tooth pattern can be re-set to specifications.
My 2006 Tundra seems to bounce up and down really fast between 45 and 55 MPH. I thought maybe the wheels might be out of balance but I have new tires and it still does the same thing. Anyone know what this may be? Thanks! Pete